PICTURE SPECIAL: free Light Up Kingston event illuminates town centre for half term

By Oliver Monk

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

Light Up Kingston is reportedly the first show of its kind in the town (Photo: Ollie Monk)
Light Up Kingston is reportedly the first show of its kind in the town (Photo: Ollie Monk)

There is still time to visit Light Up Kingston, "an enchanting light experience" running from 8 to 18 February.

Stop 3: Reunion (Photo: Ollie Monk)

The event is run by both Kingston First and Riverside walk, with aims to bring the community together during the often isolating winter months.

Stop 2: Show Your True Colours (Photo: Ollie Monk)

Local businesses are joining in by offering discounts to those who receive three stamps from high-viz-clad stewards stationed at various points along the route.

All three stamps are required to access the event-exclusive discounts (Photo: Ollie Monk)

Kingston's Market Place is home to one of the most eye-catching artworks, Heofon Light Maze, where you can acquire one of your stamps.

Stop 1: Heofon Light Maze (Photo: Ollie Monk)

There are a total of seven installations across the town, including the projection show Off the Wall which features local landmarks such as the falling red telephone boxes of David Mach's Out of Order.

Stop 7: Neon London Road (Photo: Ollie Monk)

The iconic Kingston resident Nipper, otherwise known as 'The HMV Dog', also makes an appearance in the film, which is being shown just around the corner from his namesake Nipper Alley. 

Stop 6: Projection Show 'Off the Wall' (Photo: Ollie Monk)

Also listed on the map is the pre-existing Echolocation by Mat Collishaw located along Bishop's Hall, which celebrates the royal heritage of Kingston through a 11-metre-long video created using LiDAR technology.

Stop 5: Echolocation (Photo: Ollie Monk)

The organisers report that the show is the first of its kind in the town.

Stop 4: Light Benches (Photo: Ollie Monk)

Light Up Kingston runs from 16:30 to 21:30 daily until 18 February, with more details available here.

A couple poses for a photo in the Reunion installation (Photo: Ollie Monk)

     

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